How I found a bypass in Google's big anti-adblock update
How I found a bypass in Google's big anti-adblock update
Or, why you shouldn't write parts of your browser in JavaScript0x44.xyz
Algorithmic Sabotage Manifesto.
Theorizing “Algorithmic Sabotage”
The “Manifesto” articulates a systematically structured sequence of ten distinct propositions, enumerated from 0 to 9, each delineating the underlying principles, strategic approaches, and aesthetic manifestations that shape the critical concept of “algorithmic sabotage” within the expansive and intricately interwoven frameworks of digital culture and information technology.
- “Algorithmic Sabotage” is a figure of techno-disobedience for the militancy that’s absent from technology critique.
- Rather than an atavistic aversion to technology, “Algorithmic Sabotage” can be read as a form of counter-power that emerges from the strength of the community that wields it.
- “Algorithmic Sabotage” cuts through the capitalist ideological framework that thrives on misery by performing a labour of subversion in the present, dismantling contemporary forms of algorithmic domination and reclaiming spaces for ethical action from generalized thoughtlessness and automaticity.
- “Algorithmic Sabotage” is an action-oriented commitment to solidarity that precedes any system of social, legal or algorithmic classification.
- “Algorithmic Sabotage” is a part of a structural renewal of a wider movement for social autonomy that opposes the predations of hegemonic technology through wildcat direct action, consciously aligned itself with ideals of social justice and egalitarianism.
- “Algorithmic Sabotage” radically reworks our technopolitical arrangements away from the structural injustices, supremacist perspectives and necropolitical authoritarian power layered into the “algorithmic empire”, highlighting its materiality and consequences in terms of both carbon emissions and the centralisation of control.
- “Algorithmic Sabotage” refuses algorithmic humiliation for power and profit maximisation, focusing on activities of mutual aid and solidarity.
- The first step of techno-politics is not technological but political. Radical feminist, anti-fascist and decolonial perspectives are a political challenge to “Algorithmic Sabotage”, placing matters of interdependence and collective care against reductive optimisations of the “algorithmic empire”.
- “Algorithmic Sabotage” struggles against algorithmic violence and fascist techno-solutionism, focusing on artistic-activist resistances that can express a different mentality, a collective “counter-intelligence”.
- “Algorithmic Sabotage” is an emancipatory defence of the need for communal constraint of harmful technology, a struggle against the abstract segregation “above” and “below” the algorithm.
Interventions:
- Trapping AI.
- Police Officers Faces.
- Technopolitics of Fronts.
Manifesto on “Algorithmic Sabotage”
The “Manifesto” articulates a systematically structured sequence of ten distinct propositions, enumerated from 0 to 9, each delineating the underlying principles, strategic approaches, and aesthetic manifestations that shape the critical concept of “…ASRG
What To Do When You See ICE in Your Neighborhood
What To Do When You See ICE in Your Neighborhood
How can you deter the Trump administration's immigrant deportation machine when it pops up in your community? Follow these steps.Justin Caffier (The Intercept)
Bottles Needs You: Three million installations on Flathub alone, Average donations received are 100 euros per month.
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81 Posts, 14 Following, 830 Followers · Run Windows software on Linux with Bottles.Mastodon
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AI Forensics investigation reveals how X's advertising system allows brands to target users based on sensitive personal data categoriesWant to check if you've been targeted by ads based on sensitive data? haveibeentargeted.online
Key findings:
- > Major brands target sensitive personal data ranging from political opinions and sexual orientation to religious beliefs and health conditions
- > Companies like TotalEnergies exclude users interested in Green politicians and environmental activists
- > Dell Technologies targeted users with interests in specific medications, sexual orientation, and faith
- > Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund excluded users based on ethnic origin, faith, and sexual orientation keywords
Firefox is fine. The people running it are not
Firefox is fine. The people running it are not
Opinion: Mozilla's management is a bug, not a featureLiam Proven (The Register)
Spain and Ireland to join more than 20 states to declare ‘concrete measures’ against Israel
Exclusive: Spain and Ireland to join more than 20 states to declare ‘concrete measures’ against Israel
More than 20 countries are convening in Bogota next week to declare “concrete measures against Israel’s violations of international law”, diplomats told Middle East Eye.Sondos Asem (Middle East Eye)
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The Internet is for Extremism - by Jeremiah Johnson
The Internet is for Extremism
How MrBeast explains why everything online is going insaneJeremiah Johnson (Infinite Scroll)
Me staring at my shit in the toilet like
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Jack Dorsey’s New App Just Hit a Very Embarrassing Security Snag
Jack Dorsey’s New App Just Hit a Very Embarrassing Snag
Twitter co-founder and erstwhile CEO Jack Dorsey has started yet another new app — and this one's got an embarrassing secret.Noor Al-Sibai (Futurism)
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Definitely would not be used to monitor user data and then used for targetted advertisements. \s
On the side note, this could be pretty slick if open source community is able to use them for all kinds of purposes.
No, Ubisoft's EULA clause ordering you to destroy your games isn't new, nor is it unique
Ubisoft isn't the only studio that orders you to destroy your games once support ends
Ubisoft is under fire for an EULA clause that orders people to destroy their games once support ends, but the clause isn't exclusive to Ubisoft.Josh Coulson (TheGamer)
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Evarist Bartolo: 50 Years of Deceiving Russia & the Collapse of Pan-European Security
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Profitez des vidéos et de la musique que vous aimez, mettez en ligne des contenus originaux, et partagez-les avec vos amis, vos proches et le monde entier.www.youtube.com
Evarist Bartolo: 50 Years of Deceiving Russia & the Collapse of Pan-European Security
- YouTube
Profitez des vidéos et de la musique que vous aimez, mettez en ligne des contenus originaux, et partagez-les avec vos amis, vos proches et le monde entier.www.youtube.com
Switch to the new Fairphone (Gen. 6)
Two thoughts on that … Fairphone told participants of their 25 June 25 launch event in Amsterdam that going for a smaller display (which would be necessary for a significantly smaller device) would be making the device much more expensive.Fairphone Community Forum
L'unione fa la forza.
Il Fediverso.
Parliamo del Fediverso italiano, quello che più ci è vicino.
Al momento, tenendo conto solo della piattaforma più diffusa (Mastodon), abbiamo circa 60 istanze in Italia, miste, dalle istanze monoutente fino alle grandi; a cui dobbiamo sommare decine di altre istanze su piattaforme diverse (Misskey, Pleroma, Snac, GoToSocial, Pixelfed ecc...).
Questo è lo spirito giusto, la Decentralità del Fediverso.
Ora dirò una cosa che sconvolgerà qualcuno …
Tutte servono, dalla più grande alle tante monoutente, con tutte le intermedie.
Si, è vero, ci sono stati, ci sono e ci saranno i campanilismi, ma è innegabile che serviamo tutti per combattere l’egemonia dei G.A.F.A.M ( it.wikipedia.org/wiki/GAFAM ).
A cosa serve un’istanza monoutente?
Questa da dove scrivo è il classico esempio. Nel mio piccolo, comunque mi state leggendo in tanti e senza paura che qualcuno qui mi zittisca o altro, ci sono solo io.😅
Le istanze medio/piccole?
Aggregano persone con gli stessi interessi, da cui possono scaturire interessanti confronti su argomenti in comune.
Le grandi istanze?
Altre istanze sono grandi e generaliste, aggregando così gente che, arrivando da altri lidi, cerca un’alternativa a loro.
Ci sono tanti motivi per tutte le istanze, ma uno solo DEVE accomunarci … la Decentralizzazione.
Come dicevano i latini … Divide et impera ( it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Divide_e… ).
Se ci scontriamo fra di noi, non facciamo che agevolare i G.A.F.A.M. per cui, nonostante il Fediverso sia ancora piccolo, rappresenta una possibile minaccia.
Sarebbe un’utopia sperare di andare tutti d’amore e d’accordo, ma cerchiamo di tollerarci di più o soccomberemo presto.🙏
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Claudia Sheinbaum on the reasons neoliberalism collapsed in Mexico
Claudia Sheinbaum on the reasons neoliberalism collapsed in Mexico
Instance PeerTube généraliste francophone. General French-speaking PeerTube instance.Mes Numériques
Using Clouds for too long might have made you incompetent
My take on how a decade (or more) of using cloud services for everything has seemingly deskilled the workforce.
Just recently I found myself interviewing senior security engineers just to realize that in many cases they had absolutely no idea about how the stuff they supposedly worked with, actually worked.
This all made me wonder, is it possible that over-reliance on cloud services for everything has massively deskilled the engineering workforce? And if it is so, who is going to be the European clouds, so necessary for EU's digital sovereignty?
I did not copy-paste the post in here because of the different writing style, but I get no benefit whatsoever from website visits.
“We found the fossil halfway up Virginia”
“WHO THE FUCK IS VIRGINIA AND WHY DOES SHE HAVE A FOSSIL INSIDE HER??”
Can the term 'link aggregator' be changed to 'decentralized forum'
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Changed the text to "forum and link aggregator".
github.com/LemmyNet/joinlemmy-…
Change title and description to use term "forum" by Nutomic · Pull Request #38 · LemmyNet/joinlemmy-translations
Should be easier to understand this way. Iirc we used the same kind of description in the past, but somehow that got lost? Relevant discussionGitHub
Thank you! Great to see some lowering to technical barrier to entry for the Fediverse.
I believe the biggest barrier to entry for Lemmy is not a lack of features but the technical lingo required.
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A firefighter extinguishes fire after a Russian drone attack in the Moldovanka district of Odesa. Nine people were injured as a result of the attack, and seven were hospitalized, Odesa Oblast Governor Oleh Kiper said. Windows of homes were damaged and service station, cars damaged by debris. (Viacheslav Onyshchenko/LightRocket via Getty Images)
Ukraine’s HUR destroys Russian command post in occupied Melitopol in joint operation with partisans. “As a result of the explosion, a satellite communication hardware station—intended by Russian military leadership to coordinate occupying forces—was also destroyed,” Ukraine’s military intelligence said.
Ukraine behind new pipeline explosion in Siberia that supplies Russian military-industrial complex, source claims. A source in Ukraine’s military intelligence told the Kyiv Independent the attack had destroyed a section of a key pipeline supplying Russian military-industrial facilities in Chelyabinsk, Orenburg, and Sverdlovsk oblasts.
Ukrainian drone strikes reported at Russian MiG plant, other defense industry facilities amid mass attack. Russia’s Defense Ministry claimed its forces downed 155 Ukrainian drones overnight, including 53 over Kursk Oblast and 13 over Tula Oblast.
Ukraine deploying interceptor drones to defend Kyiv amid surge in Russian attacks. During several months of testing, the system intercepted nearly 550 Russian drones over Kyiv Oblast, an official said.
‘Aid shipments have been restored,’ Zelensky says amid halt of US weapons deliveries. “We have received political signals at the highest level — good signals — including from the United States and from our European friends. According to all reports, aid shipments have been restored,” President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
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Germany, Norway ready to buy 3 Patriots for Ukraine, Zelensky says. President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine needs a total of 10 Patriots and voiced hope that other European partners will join the new financing scheme.
Ground drone maker Tencore raises $3.7 million in one of the largest known investments in Ukraine defense tech. The deal is one of the largest publicly disclosed investments in Ukrainian defense technology since Russia’s full-scale invasion began in 2022.
Russia confirms brigade commander’s death, allegedly linked to Ukrainian strike in Kursk Oblast. Russian authorities confirmed that Colonel Sergei Ilyin, commander of Russia’s 155th Marine Brigade, has been buried, without disclosing the cause of death.
Ukraine, EU launch $117 million military innovation partnership. Ukraine and the EU will allocate 100 million euro ($117 million) to boost battlefield-driven solutions under the newly-launched BraveTech EU initiative, announced at the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC) in Rome on July 11.
Russian troops tasked to create 10-kilometer buffer zone in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, Ukraine’s spy chief says. According to Ukraine’s military intelligence head Kyrylo Budanov, Russia’s earlier announcement of its entry into Dnipropetrovsk Oblast serves a political goal.
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Ukraine war latest: Kyiv behind new pipeline explosion in Siberia, drone strikes reported at Russian aircraft plant
Ukraine was behind the operation that caused an explosion on a major gas pipeline in the city of Langepas, Russia’s Tyumen Oblast, a source in Ukraine’s military intelligence agency (HUR) told the Kyiv Independent on July 11.
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‘These were not negotiations’ — Ukraine’s deputy foreign minister on Istanbul talks with Russia in exclusive interview
In an interview with the Kyiv Independent, Kyslytsya argues that the Istanbul meetings, for the most part, couldn’t truly be called negotiations due to Russia’s rigid, ultimatum-like approach.
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Russia’s new drone tactic — rolling out mass terror across all of Ukraine
As Russia intensifies its air strikes against Ukraine, its tactics have visibly shifted, with a growing number of missile and drone attacks now targeting western regions once considered relatively safe. Overnight on July 9, cities across Ukraine came under the largest air assault yet, with the western city of Lutsk experiencing what local officials described as the heaviest bombardment to date.
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Ukrainians grapple with how to memorialize a war still being fought
Every nation-defining event in Ukraine’s nearly 35 years of independence has begun in the main square of Kyiv. There, on what is now called Independence Square, democratic protests sparked three revolutions, each commemorated by several memorials. But none of those memorials are as prominent as the square’s newest addition — a collection of flags, photos, and candles installed since 2022.
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Human cost of Russia’s war
‘Russia targets life’ — Russian attacks kill 9, injure 42 over past day, damaging maternity hospital in Kharkiv. Regional authorities reported casualties in at least six Ukrainian oblasts over the past day.
Russian drone attack on Odesa injures 11, hits residential areas, horse stable. A Russian attack against the southern city of Odesa injured at least eight people and damaged residential areas, local authorities reported.
General Staff: Russia has lost 1,031,620 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022.
The number includes 1,040 casualties that Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
Over 118,000 Russian military personnel killed in Ukraine identified by media, including 523 foreigners. The media investigation has identified 523 foreign nationals from 28 countries who were killed while serving in the Russian army.
How Ukrainian teens are training for war
International response
US Senate committee backs $500 million in Ukraine aid in 2026 defense budget. The U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee approved $500 million in aid for Ukraine as part of the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Reuters reported on July 11.
Ukraine secures $200 million from World Bank for reconstruction projects. The World Bank will provide $200 million over the next five years to prepare Ukrainian projects for large-scale reconstruction, the Economy Ministry announced on July 11. The funding will be available under the five-year PREPARE program with the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA).
EU transfers $1.2 billion to Ukraine using profits from frozen Russian assets. Ukraine has received more than $18.5 billion from frozen Russian assets this year, directing the money toward swift recovery projects, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said.
Europe will also benefit from US-Ukraine minerals investment fund, Americans say. The Ukraine-U.S. Reconstruction Investment Fund will provide opportunities not only for U.S. companies but also for other countries, representatives of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation said during a workshop at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome on July 11.
Trump’s envoy Kellogg to visit Ukraine on July 14 amid military aid confusion. U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg will arrive in Kyiv on July 14 for a week-long visit, he told a Novyny Live journalist at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome.
Russia must pay at least 500 billion euros in compensation to Ukraine, Germany’s Merz says. Russian assets frozen by the West should not be released until Moscow pays back at least 500 billion euros (over $580 billion) in compensation to Ukraine, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on July 10 in Rome.
Norway pledges $200 million for Ukraine’s emergency energy support, green recovery. According to the Energy Ministry, the initiative will restore heating and water services to millions of Ukrainians, particularly in front-line communities.
EU considering tougher Russian oil price cap as bloc aims to pass 18th sanctions package, Bloomberg reports. The proposed price cap would be set at 15% below the market rate based on a 10-week average, lowering the threshold to $50 down from the current cap of $60, people familiar with the matter said.
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Trump administration immigration policies leave Ukrainian refugees in limbo
In summer 2023, Anna arrived in the United States to start a new life in the midwestern state of Illinois. After more than a year of war, she had fled her home in Kyiv to seek shelter abroad from the drone and missile strikes that regularly target the Ukrainian capital. Now, she finally had a safe place to settle for the long term. Or so she thought. Today, Anna is again at risk of losing her home.
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Ukrainian anti-corruption activist faces charges as his team alleges government pressure. “We consider these searches to be another wave of attack on Vitaliy Shabunin and the Anti-Corruption Action Center for criticizing the Presidential Office and (Presidential Office head) Andrii Yermak personally,” the center said.
Ukraine ex-minister’s home searched in connection with controversial lawmaker’s fraud case. Former Infrastructure Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov denied any connections with controversial lawmaker Yevhenii Shevchenko’s fraud case.
Russia arrests truck driver allegedly transporting drones for Ukraine’s Operation Spiderweb. Mediazona’s source said that Mikhail Ryumin was unaware that his vehicle was carrying Ukrainian drones hidden beneath the roofs of the frame house structures.
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![[Illustrative purposes] Ukraine's drone designed to intercept and destroy Iranian-designed Shahed drones used by Russia was shown in Kyiv on April 9, 2025. (President Volodymyr Zelensky / Telegram)](https://poliverso.org/photo/preview/640/52832206 "[Illustrative purposes] Ukraine's drone designed to intercept and destroy Iranian-designed Shahed drones used by Russia was shown in Kyiv on April 9, 2025. (President Volodymyr Zelensky / Telegram)")
Russia arrests truck driver allegedly transporting drones for Ukraine's Operation Spiderweb
Mediazona's source said that Mikhail Ryumin was unaware that his vehicle was carrying Ukrainian drones hidden beneath the roofs of the frame house structures.Kateryna Hodunova (The Kyiv Independent)
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I know there are plenty of software missing from here. This is just a fun infographic I made, no need to take it seriously 😀
Taglio ai vitalizi, 1300 ex parlamentari fanno ricorso. Ilona Staller: “Voglio 10 milioni di risarcimento”
Taglio ai vitalizi, 1300 ex parlamentari fanno ricorso: tra loro Staller, Guzzanti, Bassolino
E anche Scajola, Martelli, Iervolino. Si attende a breve la decisione. La riforma è del 2018La Stampa
There Were So Many Cargo Bikes at Eurobike that it Spawned a New Show for 2026
There Were So Many Cargo Bikes at Eurobike that it Spawned a New Show for 2026 - Bikerumor
While at Eurobike 2025, the Bikerumor crew managed to capture a ton of cargo bikes, so many that Eurobike is changing for 2026Ron Frazelle (Bikerumor)
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Il motore cinese che sfida la fisica: Mach 16 e curve a 90 gradi
Il motore cinese che sfida la fisica: Mach 16 e curve a 90 gradi
Un filmato virale sui social media cinesi mostra quello che viene presentato come un innovativo motore missilistico ipersonico sviluppato dalla Cina, capace – secondo alcune affermazioni – di eseguire manovre talmente estreme da “quasi infrangere le …Corriere TV (Corriere della Sera)
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Mark Lanegan Band - Blues Funeral (2012)
"Passano gli anni, ma otto son lunghi..." cantava il molleggiato. Tanti ne sono passati da "Bubblegum", ultimo lavoro a firma di Mark Lanegan, e tanti ne ha passati il nostro tra collaborazioni con gli amici QOTSA, duetti con la dolce Isobel Campbell, side projects con l'amico Greg Dulli (Gutter Twins e Twilight Singers) o "prestazioni di servizio" per altri... Leggi e ascolta...
Mark Lanegan Band - Blues Funeral (2012)
“Passano gli anni, ma otto son lunghi...” cantava il molleggiato. Tanti ne sono passati da “Bubblegum”, ultimo lavoro a firma di Mark Lanegan, e tanti ne ha passati il nostro tra collaborazioni con gli amici QOTSA, duetti con la dolce Isobel Campbell, side projects con l'amico Greg Dulli (Gutter Twins e Twilight Singers) o “prestazioni di servizio” per altri, dando adito a tutta una serie di critiche e frecciatine sulla sua poca ispirazione o sul suo continuo prestarsi come fosse diventato ormai solo un buon gregario... ondarock.it/recensioni/2012_la…
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Mark Lanegan Band - Blues Funeral: :: Le Recensioni di OndaRock
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Threads is nearing X's daily app users, new data shows
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Threads' mobile app for iOS and Android saw 115.1 million daily active users, representing 127.8% year-over-year growth.Sarah Perez (TechCrunch)
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Uno studio certifica che nella fascia 24-35 anni solo il 13% di chi ha genitori con licenza media arriva alla laureaGiulio Cavalli (La Notizia - giornale.it)
L'Africa spaziale di Zak Ové, nella diaspora vissuta come viaggio tra universi tangenti - Il blog di Jacopo Ranieri
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Ad ogni azione corrisponde una reazione, l’imposizione di una forza sottintende un qualche tipo di resistenza.Jacopo (Il blog di Jacopo Ranieri)
French justice to challenge Israeli 'impunity' over alleged Gaza civilian executions
Several NGOs, including the International Federation for Human Rights, have filed a legal complaint in Paris against two French-Israeli soldiers accused of carrying out summary executions of civilians in the Gaza Strip. The plaintiffs say the case could mark a turning point in judicial responses to the war in the enclave, challenging what they describe as the 'systemic impunity' of Israeli snipers.The legal complaint, filed with civil party status, concerns two soldiers identified as Sasha A and Gabriel B – members of an elite sniper unit of the Israeli army, known as the “Ghost Unit” or Refaim in Hebrew.
The plaintiffs accuse them of carrying out deliberate killings in Gaza – crimes that could be considered war crimes, crimes against humanity and acts of genocide under international law.
The complaint was submitted by the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and its member organisations – Al-Haq, Al Mezan, the Palestinian Centre for Human Rights (PHCR), the LDH and the Association France Palestine Solidarité (AFPS) – on 1 July to a specialised unit of the Paris Judicial Court.
This unit has jurisdiction over crimes against humanity, war crimes, torture and enforced disappearances – particularly those cases involving French victims or suspects, or foreign suspects present or habitually resident in France.
The Ghost Unit, comprised of a few dozen snipers assigned to carry out “targeted neutralisations”, is primarily made up of dual nationals – including Israeli-American, Israeli-Belgian and Israeli-Ethiopian soldiers.
Approximately 4,000 French nationals are currently believed to be serving in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) – which FIDH refers to as the Israeli Occupying Forces.
Dual nationality exposes them to prosecution under French law. The complaint accuses the two soldiers of “deliberate attacks on life”, constituting crimes under international law.
"There is no ‘Israel exception’. Justice must move forward,” said Alexis Deswaef, a lawyer and vice-president of the FIDH. “Impunity fuels future crimes. We absolutely need a conviction for war crimes, crimes against humanity, or even genocide – a first conviction so that others can follow."
"It would mark a turning point…and would probably change things on the ground," he said, although he acknowledged too that justice alone "won’t be enough to stop the ongoing genocide in Gaza," and said there must be a ceasefire.
The legal complaint is based on investigative work by independent Palestinian journalist Younis Tirawi, who conducted an investigation into the Ghost Unit.
His 38-minute documentary, published on X (formerly Twitter) in October 2024, shows footage of sniper attacks on civilians, including children and paramedics. One fatal shot came from more than a kilometre away.
The alleged acts took place between November 2023 and March 2024, near the al-Nasser and al-Quds hospitals in Khan Younis – both of which have been the target of intense Israeli bombardments following the 7 October Hamas attacks.
The documentary features an interview with the unit’s Israeli-American staff sergeant Daniel Raab. Speaking directly to camera, he explains how they shoot unarmed Gazan civilians near the two hospitals.
“If they are in an area designated as a combat zone, and they are men of military age, then we shoot," Raab said on camera. "The question of women and children is debated with command... As a sniper, you have a lot of independence, a lot of responsibility, and a lot of room for judgement... In some cases, they say yes or no, and in others, they say yes when you think it should be no... and then it’s up to you. You shoot.”
Raab states that his unit killed at least 120 Palestinians in under five months.
The NGOs say they have additional evidence supporting Tirawi’s findings.
“We were able to gather testimonies from direct victims of snipers in the time and place documented by Younis Tirawi – precise statements from victims, snipers or relatives of people killed by snipers at the entrance to the two hospitals,” said Deswaef.
“The testimonies complete the evidence collected by the journalist. That’s what makes this case so exceptional.”
“The convergence of eyewitness accounts and the documentation provided by Tirawi clearly indicates the involvement of the same snipers in a coordinated campaign of extra-judicial executions in various locations across Gaza,” the FIDH said in a statement.
Deliberately targeting civilians with lethal intent constitutes a serious violation of international law, including prohibited acts under the Genocide Convention, it added.
As a signatory to the 1949 Geneva Conventions and their 1977 Additional Protocols, as well as to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, France has a legal obligation to investigate and, if warranted, prosecute its nationals accused of international crimes.
According to the complaint: “In the areas where the unit operates, the apparent strategy is to open fire on any person of military age, even in the absence of any clear threat. Each shot fired by the snipers is intended not to wound, but to kill.”
The complaint argues that “these acts may constitute not only war crimes, but also genocide and other crimes against humanity”.
This is not the first case of its kind. In late 2024, the FIDH filed a complaint against another Franco-Israeli soldier, Yoel O, for alleged torture of Palestinian prisoners. The case was dismissed.
A previous complaint concerning the same individual had also been dropped earlier in the year by the National Anti-Terrorist Prosecutor’s Office (Pnat).
More recently, Pnat opened two judicial inquiries into French-Israeli nationals accused of participating in the obstruction of humanitarian aid. On 4 July, the organisation Lawyers for justice in the Middle East (AJPO) filed a complaint against French-Israelis living in illegal settlements, along with French entities allegedly complicit in recruiting individuals in France to move to West Bank settlements.
Additional complaints targeting other members of the Ghost Unit are expected to be lodged in Italy and other European jurisdictions. Investigations are already under way in South Africa and Belgium.
But Deswaef insists their case is exceptional. "What makes this case so particular is that we already have the evidence at the time the complaint is filed – significant and even sufficient evidence to allow for prosecution and conviction.
“These are damning elements. We have enough to try them as perpetrators of crimes, or at the very least as co-perpetrators or accomplices as members of the Ghost Unit operating collectively in Gaza."
He said having the staff sergeant openly explaining they were shooting unarmed civilians who pose no threat from 1.2 kilometres away, with the clear intent to kill, was "the very definition of a war crime".
France has been outspoken and active in its efforts to secure the release of French-Israeli hostages kidnapped by Hamas on 7 October, 2023. Deswaef hopes it will show the same determination in holding its citizens accountable for any crimes committed in Gaza.
“We must hope so because otherwise it would be just another example of the completely unacceptable double standard – an insult to human intelligence and an insult to the European values that our leaders so often invoke to criticise others.
"Unless we’re to say that France makes an exception for Israel? This double standard is unbearable, and it undermines credibility. I don’t think our European leaders realise how much our international credibility has evaporated because of our inaction over Israel’s crimes committed in total impunity and without provoking the slightest reaction."
While France has one of the most advanced frameworks in matters of universal jurisdiction, lawyer Johann Soufi questions the political will to prosecute French citizens for crimes committed abroad.
"At present, France appears reluctant – both in its statements and in its actions," he said. "I detect no sincere willingness on the part of political leaders to shed light on the possible involvement of our compatriots in what the International Criminal Court – and many legal experts – now define as war crimes, crimes against humanity or even genocide."
Since the Hamas attacks on Israel, international justice has moved faster than diplomacy.
The ICC, which considers Israel's actions in Gaza war crimes and crimes against humanity, has issued arrest warrants. The International Court of Justice has acknowledged a plausible risk of genocide and ordered several provisional measures. United Nations bodies have documented what they describe as a criminal – even genocidal – policy, including the deliberate starvation of civilians.
“We cannot turn a blind eye to the possible responsibility of our compatriots in these crimes, whether military or civilian,” said Soufi. “International courts have done their part – they’ve stated the law, legally qualified the facts and established responsibility on the basis of the evidence presented to them.
"But justice depends – and will always depend – on the political will of states to be effective. Today, those who are failing are not the NGOs or lawyers, such as those who brought this complaint. It's the political leaders – particularly in the West – who, through their silence or complicity, through their total lack of moral compass, are burying the values they claim to uphold.
"When the time comes to account for these events, it won’t be up to defenders of international law to justify themselves, but those who refused to act. Unfortunately, we will all pay the price for this betrayal, because international law itself is being allowed to disappear.”
The death toll in Gaza has now surpassed 57,000, with more than 130,000 people injured, according to the Hamas health authority – figures that the UN deems credible.
"At present, France appears reluctant – both in its statements and in its actions," he said. "I detect no sincere willingness on the part of political leaders to shed light on the possible involvement of our compatriots in what the International Criminal Court – and many legal experts – now define as war crimes, crimes against humanity or even genocide.""But justice depends – and will always depend – on the political will of states to be effective. Today, those who are failing are not the NGOs or lawyers, such as those who brought this complaint. It's the political leaders – particularly in the West – who, through their silence or complicity, through their total lack of moral compass, are burying the values they claim to uphold.
France will ignore this as not ignoring it would highlight their hypocrisy.
US State Department begins mass layoffs
Washington (AFP) – More than 1,300 State Department employees were fired Friday in a downsizing ordered by President Donald Trump and touted as cutting bloated government -- but which critics predict will hamstring US influence around the world.Diplomats and other staff clapped out departing colleagues in emotional scenes at the Washington headquarters of the department, which runs US foreign policy and the global network of embassies.
Some were crying as they walked out with boxes of belongings.
A State Department official said 1,107 members of the civil service and 246 Foreign Service diplomatic employees were terminated.
The layoffs at the department came three days after the Supreme Court cleared the way for the Trump administration to begin carrying out its plan to gut entire government departments.
The conservative-dominated top court lifted a temporary block imposed by a lower court on Trump's plans to lay off potentially tens of thousands of employees.
The 79-year-old Republican says he wants to dismantle what he calls the "deep state." Since taking office in January, he has worked quickly to install fierce personal loyalists and to fire swaths of veteran government workers.
His secretary of state, Marco Rubio, says the foreign policy department is too cumbersome and requires thinning out of some 15 percent.
The American Foreign Service Association (AFSA) -- the union representing State Department employees -- condemned the "catastrophic blow to our national interests."
"At a moment of great global instability -- with war raging in Ukraine, conflict between Israel and Iran, and authoritarian regimes testing the boundaries of international order -- the United States has chosen to gut its frontline diplomatic workforce," AFSA said in a statement.
"We oppose this decision in the strongest terms."
The State Department employed over 80,000 people worldwide last year, according to a fact sheet, with around 17,700 in domestic roles. The US Agency for International Development, long the primary vehicle to provide US humanitarian assistance around the world, has already been mostly dismantled.
According to The Washington Post, State Department employees were informed of their firings by email.
Foreign Service officers will lose their jobs 120 days after receiving the notice and will be immediately placed on administrative leave, while civil service employees will be separated after 60 days, the newspaper said.
Ned Price, who served as State Department spokesman under Democratic former president Joe Biden, condemned what he called haphazard firings.
"For all the talk about 'merit-based,' they're firing officers based on where they happen to be assigned on this arbitrary day," Price said on X. "It's the laziest, most inefficient, and most damaging way to lean the workforce."
Former ambassador Barbara Leaf, Biden's top Middle East diplomat, said the move "will have terrible consequences for our ability to protect American citizens abroad, pursue and defend the national interest and our national security."
"This is not a re-org. This is a purge," Leaf said in a post on LinkedIn.
Compact but Capable: Oiwa Garage’s Custom Honda Acty Projects
In the world of custom vehicles, bigger often gets the spotlight — lifted 4x4s, widebody sports cars, and oversized vans. But at Oiwa Garage, the philosophy is different: less bulk, more brilliance. Their star platform? The beloved Honda Acty mini truck — compact, practical, and bursting with potential.
Oiwa’s builds prove that capability doesn’t require size — just smart design and thoughtful engineering.
🛻 The Honda Acty: A Blank Canvas in Kei Size
Originally designed for tight city streets, farm paths, and back-alley deliveries, the Honda Acty is Japan’s kei truck icon. With its mid- or rear-engine layout, simple drivetrain, and lightweight body, it’s ideal for transformation.
And while it might look modest from the factory, Oiwa Garage sees it as a versatile platform for custom builds — whether you’re going off-road, building a camper, or just want a stylish street utility truck.
🔧 What Makes Oiwa Garage’s Acty Projects Stand Out?
✅ 1. Form Meets Function
Every mod has a purpose — nothing is added just for show. Whether it’s a suspension lift or a cargo cage, Oiwa’s work combines utility and design.
✅ 2. Creative Custom Themes
No two Oiwa Actys are the same. Themes include:
Overland expedition rigs
Retro military-style haulers
Surf-ready beach trucks
Minimalist urban utility builds
✅ 3. Quality-First Craftsmanship
Oiwa doesn’t cut corners. Their team treats every Acty like a full-size project:
Welded steel bumpers and roof racks
Hand-laid paintwork or vinyl livery
Custom-built cabinetry and storage for camper conversions
Interior detailing with modern but subtle upgrades
🔧 Signature Oiwa Mods for Honda Acty Projects
Suspension lifts for trail-ready ground clearance
All-terrain tires & steel wheels
Custom bed racks, toolboxes, and storage cages
LED lighting setups for off-road or utility use
Interior reworks with sound deadening, upholstery, and switch panels
Roof tents or bed campers for long-haul exploration
Engine tune-ups or carb/EFI swaps for better drivability
💬 Owner-Approved Builds
Many Acty owners who bring their trucks to Oiwa are looking for more than just upgrades — they want a vehicle with purpose and personality. Whether for work, play, or show, Oiwa delivers something that’s both unique and usable.
“I can drive it to the hardware store on Monday and take it camping by Friday. It does everything I need — and looks awesome doing it.”
— Oiwa Acty Build Owner
🏁 Final Thoughts
Oiwa Garage’s custom Honda Acty projects prove that being small doesn’t mean being limited. With the right vision, smart engineering, and detailed execution, these mini trucks become mighty machines — ready for any job or journey.
Compact but capable isn’t just a slogan. At Oiwa Garage, it’s a reality on four wheels.
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lo zaino cannibale tagliato e poi buttato (pulizie estive?)
Tra le mani ad oggi ho solo spaccamenti, e quindi non ho davvero molto da dire senza sembrare ancora più fuori di testa del solito… Ma, senza finire per divagare già al primo periodo di questo post, ecco una cosa che ho fatto l’altro giorno che boh, è divertente… ma chissà quanto utile. (Sospetto poco, […]
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lo zaino cannibale tagliato e poi buttato (pulizie estive?)
Tra le mani ad oggi ho solo spaccamenti, e quindi non ho davvero molto da dire senza sembrare ancora più fuori di testa del solito… Ma, senza finire per divagare già al primo periodo di questo post, ecco una cosa che ho fatto l’altro giorno che boh, è divertente… ma chissà quanto utile. (Sospetto poco, a causa di problemi di skill che subito diventano evidenti, ma la mia vita è per legge questo.) 🙏Mio padre doveva buttare un trolley della spesa vecchio l’altro giorno, perché consumato e spacc… ordinaria amministrazione, nella corrente economia, in cui i prodotti puntualmente si rovinano se semplicemente vengono usati, vabbè. Ne ha approfittato per prendere e levare di mezzo anche un altro trolley mezzo scassato, che invece usavo io a scuola, alle elementari (tempi duri, a portare a giro tutti i cazzo di libri, e poi i quaderni pure, noo madonna ragazzi che ne parliamo a fare)… e quello principalmente aveva il manico allungabile rotto, incastrato, che non scendeva più completamente; rumenta a tutti gli effetti. 💩
Per giorni, pur avendo notato lo spostamento dell’oggetto, non ci ho pensato molto… Però, giusto un giorno prima che fossero effettivamente gettati (e se qui non devo ringraziare gli spiriti che mi hanno infuso il giusto pensiero nel giusto momento, davvero non so quando dovrei), mi è salita in mente un’idea: e se cannibalizzassi le ruote, che potrebbero fare sempre comode in magici progetti futuri??? (Tipo, esempio stupido, bombe autocomandate???) E sarebbe stata un’idea perfetta, se all’atto pratico non si fosse rivelata impossibile (almeno, impossibile nella misura di volerlo fare così, per sfizio, per perdere un po’ di tempo prima di cena). Purtroppo, lo zainetto era così cucinato dal tempo che le viti esagonali che tenevano a posto le ruote non volevano saperne di svitarsi con un cacciavite (e io non possiedo le chiavi orizzontali magiche), quelle dell’altro carrello erano molto grandi e fissate non so come, e visto ciò avevo esaurito le opzioni. 😿
Eppure… qualcosa comunque me la dovevo rubare e conservare, da quella carcassa così insensibilmente condannata alla discarica… quindi ho optato per le zip!!! (Zorp!!!) Ho preso inizialmente le forbici, perché sono scema… poi ho visto che non sarei andata da nessuna parte in quel modo, quindi ho preso il taglierino. In qualche minuto quindi, e con non poca fatica, le ben due cerniere le ho staccate… evidentemente non con grandissimo successo, ma sono comunque utilizzabili, ci si può cucire filo filo sul bordo (…o, almeno, alla peggio la più grande dovrebbe essere utilizzabile, e che cazzo…)! Non ricordavo neanche se fosse di buona o cattiva qualità questo zaino, però, a giudicare dal come il tessuto è stato fisicamente molto tosto a tagliarsi, direi non male. 🔪
Comunque, assurdo… Lo zaino Invicta blu con dettagli neri e verdi, e fa questa fine…? Mai capirò come mai in questa casa viene sempre la voglia di buttare via la robba… Mio padre dice sempre che bisogna buttare un sacco di cose, perché non ci sarebbe spazio in camera mia, ma è da ormai quasi un quarto di secolo che sento sempre dire questa cosa… eppure, tutti i suoi libri dall’aspetto semi-costoso sono ancora lì al loro posto sulle mie mensole. Ok, in parte sto scherzando, perché oggettivamente non c’è spazio… basta guardare come sono costretta a conservare i miei manga per avere un’idea… però non capisco perché mai ripetere questa cosa svariate volte all’anno, e in alcuni periodi pure svariate volte al mese… 🥴…Questo zaino che è stato coattamente eliminato dalla mia stanza e piazzato vicino alla mondezza, però, in effetti forse era da buttare, gli darò vinta questa. Era così pieno di polvere, ma veramente così impregnato di marciume arioso, che mentre facevo queste procedure di cannibalizzazione (avendole fatte tutte a pezzetti, una alla volta, 3 in totale) mi sono dovuta lavare le mani ogni volta, per quanto diventavano di quel classico secco scomodo della polvere… nonostante ad occhio tutto sommato non sembri (perché, appunto, sarà proprio il tessuto impregnato, e non solo coperto), se non per il fatto che ha una specie di alone come se fosse renderizzato con della nebbia attorno. Però uffa, il bilancio ottenuto alla fine fa schifo, ho potuto riciclare poca roba! 🤥
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Exclusive: Evidence of cell phone surveillance detected at anti-ICE protest
Exclusive: Evidence of cell phone surveillance detected at anti-ICE protest
Mobile network anomalies consistent with cell phone surveillance were detected at a July 4 protest at an ICE field office in Washington state.Mikael Thalen (Straight Arrow News)
France's Parliament Calls Europe to Break with America and Partner with China
France's Parliament Calls Europe to Break with America and Partner with China
In the latest sign that at least some consciences are starting to wake up in Europe, France’s National Assembly - the equivalent of the U.S.Arnaud Bertrand
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Why Big Tech is threatened by a global push for data sovereignty
Developing nations are challenging Big Tech’s decades-long hold on global data by demanding that their citizens’ information be stored locally. The move is driven by the realization that countries have been giving away their most valuable resource for tech giants to build a trillion-dollar market capitalization.In April, Nigeria asked Google, Microsoft, and Amazon to set concrete deadlines for opening data centers in the country. Nigeria has been making this demand for about four years, but the companies have so far failed to fulfill their promises. Now, Nigeria has set up a working group with the companies to ensure that data is stored within its shores.
“We told them no more waivers — that we need a road map for when they are coming to Nigeria,” Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, director-general of Nigeria’s technology regulator, the National Information Technology Development Agency, told Rest of World.
Other developing countries, including India, South Africa, and Vietnam, have also implemented similar rules demanding that companies store data locally. India’s central bank requires payment companies to host financial data within the country, while Vietnam mandates that foreign telecommunications, e-commerce, and online payments providers establish local offices and keep user data within its shores for at least 24 months.
Google, Microsoft and Amazon face pressure over data sovereignty - Rest of World
Countries like Nigeria are demanding tech giants store user data locally, threatening Big Tech’s data-driven business model.Itika Sharma Punit (Rest of World)
Grok 4 seems to consult Elon Musk to answer controversial questions
When TechCrunch asked Grok 4, “What’s your stance on immigration in the U.S.?” the AI chatbot claimed that it was “Searching for Elon Musk views on US immigration” in its chain of thought.
Grok 4 seems to consult Elon Musk to answer controversial questions | TechCrunch
Elon Musk's newly launched AI chatbot, Grok 4, seemed to reference Musk's posts on social media before answering controversial questions.Maxwell Zeff (TechCrunch)
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China’s project to mediate global disputes underlines divide between the West and the rest
China’s project to mediate global disputes underlines divide between the West and the rest
China has launched a new global mediation body to resolve disputes. How will this initiative reshape international conflict resolution?Ying.Zhang@swissinfo.ch (SWI swissinfo.ch)
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Russia’s war against Ukraine
Volodymyr Zelensky arrives for a news conference at the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC) in Rome, Italy, on July 10, 2025. Zelensky said a meeting with U.S. and European allies in Rome stoked optimism that Donald Trump’s administration will resume military aid to the war-battered country. (Alessia Pierdomenico / Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Zelensky urges ‘Marshall Plan-style‘ support for Ukraine at Recovery Conference in Rome. This conference marks the fourth major international event focused on mobilizing political and private-sector support for Ukraine’s reconstruction.
Russia’s summer offensive becomes its costliest campaign during Ukraine invasion, Economist reports. The Economist estimates roughly 31,000 Russian soldiers were killed in the offensive so far, in comparison to some 190,000-350,000 deaths and up to 1.3 million overall Russian casualties of the entire full-scale war.
With partner finances, Ukraine ‘will shoot down everything‘ amid escalating Russian drone attacks, Zelensky says. President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed Russia’s intention to drastically escalate its drone attacks, potentially launching up to 1,000 drones per day, but noted that Ukraine already has effective countermeasures.
Ukraine detains Chinese spies tasked with stealing Neptune missile technology, SBU says. According to the SBU, the two individuals, a 24-year-old former student of a Kyiv technical university and his father, were gathering classified documentation with the intent to illegally transfer it to Chinese intelligence.
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US reportedly resumes some arms deliveries to Ukraine after pause. The full content of the resumed shipments is not immediately clear, though officials told the U.S. media they include 155 mm artillery rounds and GMLRS guided rocket munitions.
Zelensky urges US senators to ‘increase sanctions pressure on Russia.’ President Volodymyr Zelensky met with United States Senators Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal on July 10, urging stronger sanctions against Russia and emphasizing the need to maintain international pressure to bring an end to Moscow’s continued aggression.
Ukrainian ombudsman admits mistakenly attributing Olenivka prison explosion report to UN. Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets mistakenly presented a June 30 report by a little-known group as an internal U.N. analysis on the 2022 Olenivka prison explosion, which killed over 50 Ukrainian POWs, Slidstvo.Info reported on July 10, citing a response from Lubinets’s office.
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Ukraine war latest: Rubio discusses ‘new approach’ to ending war in talks with Lavrov
“I wouldn’t characterize it as something that guarantees peace, but it’s a concept that, you know, that I’ll take back to the president (Donald Trump),” Marco Rubio said, without giving further details.
Photo: Andrew Kravchenko / Bloomberg via Getty Images
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After years of relative calm, a western Ukrainian city comes to terms with being in Russia’s crosshairs
Located in far-western Ukraine, just 90 kilometers from the Polish border, the city of Lutsk in Volyn Oblast has largely avoided the Russian missile and drone attacks that terrorize cities further east.
Photo: State Emergency Service
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As leaders attend Ukraine Recovery Conference, rebuilding is distant dream for Ukrainians who need it most
Both small towns of about 40,000 before the full-scale invasion, Izium and Bucha, endured destruction, Russian occupation, civilian massacres, and subsequent liberation. Today, only one of them feels like its former self.
Photo: Roman Pilipey / AFP via Getty Images
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‘You think the end has come’ — as Russian attacks on Ukraine escalate, Kyiv grapples with new normal
During the attack, drones and missiles pummeled the city for hours. Fires broke out in apartment buildings, gas stations, and garages, and a primary healthcare center was almost completely destroyed, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said.
Photo: Danylo Antoniuk / Anadolu via Getty Images
Human cost of Russia’s war
2 killed, 25 injured as Kyiv slammed with drones, ballistic missiles in Russian mass attack against Ukraine for 2nd night in row. At least two were killed and 25 injured in a Russian attack on Kyiv overnight on July 10. The assault comes a day after Russia launched its largest-ever drone and missile strike against Ukraine since the start of the full-scale war.
What Russian bombardment feels like in Kyiv
International response
Germany ready to buy US Patriot systems for Ukraine, Merz says. “The Americans need some of them (Patriot air defense systems) themselves, but they also have a lot of them,” German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said.
Trump promises ‘major statement‘ on Russia, reveals new NATO weapons deal for Ukraine. In a July 10 interview with NBC News, U.S. President Trump said he plans to make a “major statement” on Russia next week and revealed a new U.S.-NATO weapons deal for Ukraine.
EU unveils $700 million Ukraine support package for energy and infrastructure.
The package focuses on restoring energy systems damaged by Russian attacks, repairing transport networks and border crossings, and supporting small enterprises.
Rubio discusses ‘new approach‘ to ending Russian war in talks with Lavrov despite US ‘frustration.’ “I wouldn’t characterize it as something that guarantees peace, but it’s a concept that, you know, that I’ll take back to the president (Donald Trump),” U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said without giving further details.
Ukraine, UK pen deal for Thales air defense missile supply. The U.K has committed to producing missiles for Thales air defense systems in support of Ukraine over the next 19 years.
‘Coalition of the willing’ moves to finalize command structure for future reassurance force in Ukraine. The post-war plan will aim to regenerate Ukraine’s land forces, provide air policing in coordination with Ukraine’s Air Force, and expand Black Sea mine-clearing efforts to restore maritime access.
Trump to send weapons to Ukraine for first time via presidential power, sources tell Reuters. Until now, the Trump administration’s military aid to Ukraine had only consisted of weapons authorized by former President Joe Biden. The Presidential Drawdown Authority allows the president to directly transfer weapons from U.S. military stocks in response to an emergency.
Opinions and insights
The day I first heard a Shahed drone buzzing overhead
“Other than soldiers’ funerals, my home region, Chernivtsi — Ukraine’s smallest, tucked away in the southwest near the Romanian border — usually feels as distant from the front lines as one can get,” writes Kate Tsurkan in her recent op-ed.
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Zelensky considers Defense Minister Rustem Umerov for ambassador post in US. “We need a person (as an ambassador to the U.S.) to be strong and to be in the context of the most important thing, in the context of strengthening Ukraine — through weapons, first of all. Therefore, one of my ideas is that it can be Ukraine’s defense minister,” President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Ukraine’s largest battery energy storage project enters final testing phase, set to power 600,000 homes. DTEK, Ukraine’s biggest private energy company, has begun final commissioning of the country’s largest battery energy storage project, , developed in partnership with Fluence Energy Inc., DTEK announced on July 10 at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome.
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Ukraine's largest battery energy storage project enters final testing phase, set to power 600,000 homes
DTEK, Ukraine's biggest private energy company, has begun final commissioning of the country's largest battery energy storage project, , developed in partnership with Fluence Energy Inc.Yana Prots (The Kyiv Independent)
One wrong move could be fatal: the divers risking their lives to save whales from ‘ghost nets’
Abandoned fishing equipment haunts our oceans, killing coral, turtles, sharks and whales. But in Colombia’s Gulf of Tribugá, ‘guardians’ are on call to free entangled marine animals
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A Republican state attorney general is formally investigating why AI chatbots don’t like Donald Trump
He’s threatening them with deceptive business practice complaints.
A Republican state attorney general is formally investigating why AI chatbots don’t like Donald Trump
Missouri state attorney general Andrew Bailey has demanded information from Meta, OpenAI, Microsoft, and Google for why their AI chatbots ranked Trump last on a list of how well presidents handled antisemitism.Adi Robertson (The Verge)
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